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Dark circles are not only a beauty-aficionado’s nightmare but can also make one look tired
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Dr Rashmi Shetty, a dermatologist, it is of utmost importance to identify the cause of the dark circles before treating them.
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Some of the common causes or triggers may include nutritional, sleep deprivation, allergies, structural factors or it could be genetic too
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The expert suggested the following some practices that can help control, prevent and reduce your dark circles
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Hydration is the key "Just like I stress on hydration for skin health and glow, even the under-eye skin needs to be well hydrated and moisturised in order to keep it healthy," she said. Hydrated skin is also less prone to irritation and allergies.
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Cut out allergens Allergies are lesser known but very common causes of under-eye dark circles. Allergies lead you to rub your eyes, causing the under-eye skin to get irritated, damaged, and darker.
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Fillers According to Dr Rashmi, when the cause of dark circles is related to structure, meaning you have a hollow under your eye that does not reflect light well, therefore making the area look darker - fillers are literally an instant way of getting rid of the dark circle. "Fillers work like magic. One injection and your dark circles are almost 50% gone," she said.
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